Registered Veterinary Technician

Petco; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 25,830 - 41,672; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care provider in California is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to deliver high-quality care in their full-service veterinary hospital. Responsibilities include assisting with veterinary procedures, maintaining patient records, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must be credentialed with at least 1 year of experience and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $18.75 to $30.25 and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the hospital is located.
• Experience in veterinary practice is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are mandatory.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients for appointments.
• Assist the veterinarian with appointments and surgeries.
• Perform patient restraint and process laboratory samples.
• Schedule appointments and manage inventory.
• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate demeanor

Team player

Telephone and computer skills

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

At least 1 year experience

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician – Petco

Join Petco’s full-service veterinary hospital as a Registered Veterinary Technician and help our patients receive the best care, while delivering excellent customer service to pet parents.

Position Purpose

The Veterinary Technician represents the mission and values to all clients and partners. The Veterinary Technician sets the tone for the technical and customer support team in the hospital, and is responsible for fostering cohesion and motivation within the hospital partners.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments or walk-ins, escort into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs, and record all in the electronic medical record.
• Assist the veterinarian with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, taking direct supervision from the veterinarian(s) and the Hospital Office Manager or Hospital Leader on Duty.
• Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian, and maintain the electronic medical record.
• Schedule appointments, communicate with and educate clients, relay test results, manage inventory and accounts receivable.
• Prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures, provide anesthetic monitoring, and manage recovery, discharge, or transfer to overnight care as needed.
• Administer injections, oral and intravenous medications, keep patients clean and safe, and walk canine patients when necessary.
• Participate in training of new staff members and disseminate knowledge.
• Maintain a neat and clean hospital environment and perform regular cleaning as scheduled.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Provide backup phone and front‑desk support as needed.

Education / Experience

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician in the state where the hospital is located.
• At least 1 year previous experience as a Veterinary Technician or veterinary practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments.

Work Environment

The majority of duties are performed in the full-service hospital. The job requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 lb) and standing for long periods. A large amount of time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.

Salary Range

$18.75 – $30.25 per hour (or salary). For a detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

Equal Opportunity

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.